UNH College of Professional Studies Online B.S. Fire Service Administration Program Receives FESHE Recognition
The University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies is proud to announce that its online B.S. Fire Service Administration program has been recognized by the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Initiative.
The FESHE initiative is directed by the National Fire Academy to standardize training, education, experience and certification activities for the fire service. FESHE's mission is to establish an organization of post-secondary institutions to promote higher education and to enhance the recognition of the fire and emergency services as a profession to reduce loss of life and property from fire and other hazards.
Receiving FESHE recognition emphasizes the quality of education the program offers to fire service professionals who want to advance their career and be at the forefront of developing skills and safety practices for the fire service field.
UNH President Elizabeth Chilton, Durham Fire Chief and President of the NH Association of Fire Chiefs Dave Emanuel, and NH Fire Academy Director Justin Cutting joined Fire Service Administration lead faculty, Nick Mercuri, to sign the official certification for FESHE recognition at UNH's main campus in Durham, NH.
Nick Mercuri discussed the significance of receiving FESHE recognition.
“Achieving Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) recognition from the National Fire Academy for our Fire Service Administration program is an exciting milestone that reflects our commitment to excellence in education. This accomplishment not only provides our students with the assurance that they are receiving an education that meets the highest standards and setting them up for greater success in their professional journeys but also strengthens the credibility of our curriculum.”
About the UNH CPS Online B.S. Fire Service Administration Program
The online B.S. in Fire Service Administration degree is a bachelor’s completion program that prepares fire service professionals with the leadership, management, and administrative knowledge and skills essential to advance in the fire service field. The program integrates the knowledge and skills necessary to mitigate the ethical, moral, social, and situational challenges of fire and emergency services.
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